Dashiell Corporation
Transmission Line Engineer
– Dashiell Corporation
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects, Dashiell is a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure.
Job Title:
Transmission Line Engineer
Location:
12301 Kurland Drive STE 400, Houston, TX 77034
Primary Function:
Performs engineering work with a focus on transmission line design including both civil and electrical practices. Requires knowledge of transmission systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV with familiarity with basic principles related to line design and practices related to this specialization. Successful candidates may be placed in job titles ranging from Design Engineer II, Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer based upon experience and knowledge in the field.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines
Represent the Engineering department and participate in inter‑department meetings
Attend meetings with customers as needed to support the Sales department and the engineers
Monitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget and exceed customer expectations
Able to perform transmission line engineering work independently
Balance innovation and standardization of work processes
Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignments
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in actual hands‑on design work as it relates to transmission line design
Experience in preparing cost effective designs in EPC environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of substation structures, foundations, and site development issues
Knowledge of common engineering application software, particularly tools such as PLS‑CADD
Knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI and ANSI that apply to transmission design
Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary for a complete project
Physical Requirements:
This position requires minimal physical effort
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year‑around weather conditions and noise
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10 %)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Benefits:
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company offers life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, an employee assistance plan, choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Utilities
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– Dashiell Corporation
Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects, Dashiell is a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure.
Job Title:
Transmission Line Engineer
Location:
12301 Kurland Drive STE 400, Houston, TX 77034
Primary Function:
Performs engineering work with a focus on transmission line design including both civil and electrical practices. Requires knowledge of transmission systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV with familiarity with basic principles related to line design and practices related to this specialization. Successful candidates may be placed in job titles ranging from Design Engineer II, Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer based upon experience and knowledge in the field.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines
Represent the Engineering department and participate in inter‑department meetings
Attend meetings with customers as needed to support the Sales department and the engineers
Monitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget and exceed customer expectations
Able to perform transmission line engineering work independently
Balance innovation and standardization of work processes
Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignments
Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in actual hands‑on design work as it relates to transmission line design
Experience in preparing cost effective designs in EPC environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of substation structures, foundations, and site development issues
Knowledge of common engineering application software, particularly tools such as PLS‑CADD
Knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI and ANSI that apply to transmission design
Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary for a complete project
Physical Requirements:
This position requires minimal physical effort
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year‑around weather conditions and noise
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10 %)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Benefits:
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company offers life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, an employee assistance plan, choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Utilities
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dashiell Corporation by 2x
Get notified about new Line Engineer jobs in
Houston, TX .
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